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Flaus Family History

Flaus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Claus, Flaum, Flaws, Glaus, Faus, Klaus, Lau, Glass, Faas, Flach

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Where is the Flaus family from?

You can see how Flaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flaus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Flaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Flaus families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Flaus's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Flaus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Flaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Flaus. 100% of Flaus men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flaus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 105 immigration records available for the last name Flaus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Flaus. For the veterans among your Flaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flaus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Flaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Flaus in 1957 was 50, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flaus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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